General Counsel

Trasis; Luik; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible salary according toexperience

Extra-legal benefits

Friendly work atmosphere

Job summary

Trasis is seeking a seasoned General Counsel to protect the Group and accelerate growth across all jurisdictions. You will lead the legal and compliance function, draft and negotiate contracts, oversee IP strategy and governance, corporate housekeeping, and M&A activities.

The role requires a Master’s degree in law, 10+ years in a similar role, and pharma/medical devices experience, with fluent English and a strategic, discreet mindset.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in a similar General Counsel or senior legal role.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical devices, or related field.
• Proven track record drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong IP understanding and governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Define department strategy aligned with group strategy and implement across entities.
• Oversee department performance with KPIs, reporting, and action plans.
• Provide legal guidance to management on complex issues.
• Act as primary contact for legal/compliance across all departments.
• Monitor regulatory developments and draft opinions, procedures, and recommendations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts; support sales to foster growth.
• Manage disputes with external counsel and provide follow-up to management.
• Oversee corporate housekeeping and M&A transactions; draft and implement agreements.
• Support IP strategy and protection tools; train teams on roles and responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain governance policies and procedures and manage insurance risks.
• Protect group interests in international expansion and due diligence teams.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic mindset

Explain complex topics clearly

Discretion and confidentiality

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in law

Job description

As General Counsel, your mission is to protect the Group, facilitate and accelerate business growth, and create value by proactively managing contractual, regulatory, and reputational risks in all countries where the Group operates.

Responsibilities

• You define your department’s strategy and objectives in alignment with the group’s strategy and ensure their implementation across all entities.
• You manage the department’s overall performance by relying on key performance indicators, ensuring activity reporting, and implementing the necessary actions.
• You provide legal advice and guidance to management on complex issues.
• You serve as the primary point of contact for all departments regarding legal and compliance matters.
• You monitor legal and regulatory developments and draft opinions, procedures, and recommendations for the relevant departments.
• You draft, review, and negotiate the company’s contracts, actively supporting the sales department to foster business growth.
• You manage disputes and claims involving the Group in collaboration with outside counsel, and provide follow-up and reporting to management.
• You oversee corporate housekeeping and the management of M&A transactions or agreements, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and implementing them.
• You help implement an intellectual property legal strategy, including tools and training to protect the Group’s rights.
• You develop and improve the company’s corporate governance policies and procedures.
• You manage the insurance portfolio and the risks covered, in coordination with brokers.
• You develop and maintain the Group’s contract databases and train sales teams on their roles and responsibilities.
• You contribute to the Group’s international expansion by protecting its interests, complying with local and international laws, and participating in the structuring, due diligence, and integration of local entities.

Profile

• You have a Master’s degree in law or have equivalent experience.
• You have at least 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• You have experience in the pharmaceutical industry, medical devices, or a related field.
• You have proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• You have a good understanding of intellectual property (IP) issues.
• You are fluent in English.
• You have strong negotiation skills and are able to explain complex topics in simple terms.
• You have a strategic mindset, are proactive, and are solution-oriented.
• You exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling and managing information.

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The opportunity to participate in building and improving processes in a growing company.

We offer a young and friendly work atmosphere, a flexible and dynamic environment.

An attractive and flexible salary according to your experience and performance, with extra-legal benefits.